Why is this possible?

Counterfeit goods at the Vienna Christmas market

A particularly large number of market stalls with (counterfeit) clothing can currently be found at the Christmas market in the pedestrian zone in Favoritenstraße.(Bild: zVg)

Numerous counterfeit goods are offered for sale in Vienna-Favoriten. Preventing this is not so easy.

It is commonplace at Asian markets, and Italy recently took successful action against it: The sale of counterfeit branded products. But at the moment, you don't have to travel far to buy counterfeit clothing.